LAW FIRM SPECIALIZING IN SURROGACY, FERTILITY & ADOPTION LAW IN DENVER, CO

Koupal Law Firm, P.C. is a modern law firm with a practice limited to family formation, assisted reproductive technology (ART), adoption, and estate planning. We have over seventeen years of experience helping clients in family law matters. Our clients are creating traditional and non-traditional families and are from the United States and overseas. The firm represents Intended Parents, Gestational Carriers, and Egg and Sperm Donors. Additionally, the firm is well experienced in protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ persons and couples throughout their family-building efforts.

LAURA J. KOUPAL, ESQ.

Laura J. Koupal - Law Firm in Denver, CO

Laura founded Koupal Law Firm, P.C. in 2012, and holds the highest possible “AV-Preeminent” rating for legal ethics and ability from Martindale Hubble. She was featured in 5280 Magazine/Colorado Super Lawyers in 2010, 2011, 2013-2016 as a “Rising Star.” Laura began her legal career over eighteen years ago and has represented over one thousand clients in assisted reproductive technology matters, complex divorce litigation, non-traditional and LGBTQ+ family formation and dissolution, adoption and estate planning matters. Laura also completed a one-year clerkship with the Honorable Christina M. Habas of Denver District Court following law school.

Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado and a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys, a select group of attorneys with rigorous standards for membership. She is also a professional Member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and RESOLVE, a Member of the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section and the Denver Bar Association, and a Member of the American Bar Association Assisted Reproductive Technology Committee. Laura accepts adoption pro bono clients through Metro Volunteer Lawyers. Laura regularly writes and speaks on the issues of family law and assisted reproductive technology law.

Laura is currently a volunteer with the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and is also serving as the Chairperson for the Best Practices Committee for the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys.

Laura worked with Colorado colleagues to draft and successfully lobby the passage of Colorado Surrogacy Act signed by Governor Polis on May 6, 2021.

Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time in the Colorado outdoors camping and skiing with her husband, Chris and their three children- Charlie (15), Josie (13) and Sam (10).

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Named a “Rising Star” as featured in 5280 Magazine/Colorado Super Lawyers, 2010, 2011, 2013-2016
Rated “Superb” by Avvo

*Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

PUBLICATIONS

“Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Law”, WealthCounsel Quarterly, Volume 10, Issue 2, 2016
Co-Author, “Family Law,” Lawyers’ Professional Liability in Colorado, Colorado CLE, Fourth Ed, 2010

SEMINARS

“Commercial Surrogacy Regulation, A Project for Ukraine,” Virtual Speaker, World Denver and Meridian International Center, 2021
“Beacons of Light in ART: Navigating the Present, Charting the Future,” Speaker, AAAA Mid-Year Annapolis, MD Conference, 2019
“2019 Annual AAAA Conference Seattle, WA,” Co-Chair Continuing Legal Education, AAAA, 2019
“International Mountains and Minefields: How to Spot Tough Terrain,” Moderator, AAAA, Seattle, WA, 2019
“An Overview of ART Law in Colorado,” Speaker, Colorado Bar Association Annual Family Law Institute, Vail, CO, 2018
“Overview In Re the Marriage of Rooks,” Speaker, Boulder County Bar Association, 2018
“An Overview of ART Law in Colorado,” Speaker, ABA Section of Family Law, Beaver Creek, CO, 2017
“2017 Mid-Year Conference Anaheim, CA,” Co-Chair Continuing Legal Education, AAAA, 2017
“How Lawyers are Involved,” Speaker, Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, Lone Tree, CO, 2016
“Rubber, Meet Road”, Moderator, ABA Section of Family Law Bahamas Conference, 2016
“Surrogacy Rights: A View from the Other Side”, Moderator, AAAA/AAARTA Annual Conference, 2016
"The A.R.T. of Practice: Blending Personal Passions with Practice", WealthCounsel Symposium, 2015
“LBGT Family Building: What to Know as You Begin Your Journey”, Out Boulder, 2014
"ART Law", Guest Lecturer, Advanced Family Law University of Denver, 2013 “Assisted Reproduction and Child Support”, Colorado Family Support Council, 2013
“Impact of Adoption and ART on Domestic Relations”, 2013 Annual Family Law Institute, 2013
"Non- Traditional Families in Family Law," Guest Lecturer, Advanced Family Law University of Denver College of Law, 2012
“Assisted Reproductive Technology: The Process, Bioethics, and How It Will Affect Your Practice”: Co-Chair, Colorado Bar Association CLE, 2012
“Non- Traditional Families in Family Law”: Guest Lecturer, Advanced Family Law University of Denver College of Law, 2012
“Emerging Issues in Family Law”: Guest Lecturer, Advanced Family Law University of Denver College of Law, 2011
“Same Sex Rights & Family Law – Protecting the Non-Traditional Family in a System of Tradition”: Guest Lecturer, University of Denver College of Law, 2011

TAMMY LANDGREN

Tammy joined Koupal Law Firm as the firm's Paralegal in August of 2021. Prior to joining Koupal Law Firm, Tammy gained paralegal experience working at several commercial law firms in St. Louis, Missouri, and Denver, Colorado. Tammy has a Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology and sociology from the University of Miami. As an experienced gestational carrier herself, she loves representing clients in assisted reproductive technology matters, non-traditional family formation, and adoption and estate planning matters. Clients will appreciate her extensive knowledge about surrogacy, her calm demeanor, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Outside of work, Tammy enjoys reading, hiking, and cheering on her children at their various sporting events.

MARY CAROLINE CHUMLEY

Mary Caroline is the firm’s social media and content marketer. Mary Caroline joined Koupal Law Firm in September of 2019. Mary Caroline earned a Bachelors degree in English at Sewanee: The University of the South, and holds a Masters degree in Communication Management with a concentration in Organizational Development from the University of Denver. Outside of work, Mary Caroline enjoys going to the mountains, hiking, and spending time with her husband and family.

(303) 861-3020 | 1776 S Jackson St., Suite 710 Denver, CO 80210 | laura@koupallaw.com

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